Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger

ABSTRACT

A device to display a Halloween jack-o-lantern for display by suspending in air. A circular or other geometrically shaped ring with multiple cords provides the base support for the pumpkin while the cords extend up and through a second lock ring which slides up and down the cords to provide a means to lock the pumpkin in securely between the base support ring and the sliding lock ring. The cords are secured above to a platform in which an eyelet or hook is fastened for whole apparatus to hang from.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,941,698, issued Sep. 13, 2005, for OBJECT HANGER, by Telles, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. D436,840, issued Jan. 30, 2001, for PLANT HANGER, by Vogt, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. D432,943, issued Oct. 31, 2000, for PLANT HANGER, by Schottin, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,546,654, issued Apr. 15, 2003, for DISPLAY STAND, by Apr. 15, 2003, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,422,525, issued Jul. 23, 2002, for PUMPKIN STAND, by McAdam , et al., included by reference herein.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to display hangers and, more particularly, to Halloween.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Every Halloween is celebrated Oct. 31. Jack-o-lanterns are often displayed on the ground where their view is obscured by the angle viewed. By elevating a carved pumpkin to eye-level, an improved view is provided to Halloween trick-or-treaters and by suspending in air, jack-o-lanterns may gently swing and sway in the darkness and my pumpkin display hanger creates a spooky illusion of floating.

It would be advantageous to provide a method to suspend a Halloween jack-o-lantern for display to trick-or-treaters at Halloween time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device to display a Halloween jack-o-lantern for display by suspending in air. A circular or other geometrically shaped ring with multiple cords provides the base support for the pumpkin while the cords extend up and through a second lock ring which slides up and down the cords to provide a means to lock the pumpkin in securely between the base support ring and the sliding lock ring. The cords are secured above to a platform in which an eyelet or hook is fastened for whole apparatus to hang from.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern hanger and wherein the jack-o-lantern comprises no part of the invention the broken line is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a my jack-o-lantern hanger with the jack-o-lantern removed the top disk serves as a platform for support cords to hang down through it also contains a centered eyelet to hang whole apparatus, such as from a beam or eves of roof alongside a walkway to a house front door, or from a tree branch, etc. the lower ring with cords anchored to it, serves to support the pumpkin, while the upper locking ring contains holes for support cords to pass through, and functions to lock pumpkin into place and keep it from slipping out and falling to ground (up and down sliding movement is indicated by dashed vertical arrows); and

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the display hanger looking upward with pumpkin removed.

For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of my Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern 5 hanger and wherein the jack-o-lantern 5 comprises no part of the invention. The broken line is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of my jack-o-lantern 5 hanger with the jack-o-lantern 5 removed. The top platform 1 serves as a platform for support cords 2 to hang down through. It also contains a centered eyelet or hook 6 to hang whole apparatus, such as from a beam or eves of roof alongside a walkway to a house front door, or from a tree branch, etc. The lower base support ring 4 with cords 2 anchored to it, serves to support the pumpkin, while the upper lock ring 3 contains holes for support cords 2 to pass and slide through, and functions to lock pumpkin into place and keep it from slipping out and falling to ground (up and down sliding movement is indicated by dashed vertical arrows).

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the display hanger looking upward through the base support ring 4, lock ring 3 and cords 2 with pumpkin removed.

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.

Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims. 

1. A halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger for to display a halloween pumpkin or jack-o-lantern for viewing by trick-or-treaters, comprising: means for providing an anchor for the cords to attach to and hang down from; means for providing support to the base ring and a method for the lock ring to slide up and down, securely attached to said means for providing an anchor for the cords to attach to and hang down from; means for providing adjustment for size of pumpkin and a means to lock pumpkin securly between lock ring, support base ring and cords, slidingly interconnected to said means for providing support to the base ring and a method for the lock ring to slide up and down; means for a base for pumpkin to rest on, securely attached to said means for providing support to the base ring and a method for the lock ring to slide up and down; and means for providing a means to hang the whole apparatus from, directly attached to said means for providing an anchor for the cords to attach to and hang down from.
 2. The halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing an anchor for the cords to attach to and hang down from comprises a top platform.
 3. The halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing support to the base ring and a method for the lock ring to slide up and down comprises a cords.
 4. The halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing adjustment for size of pumpkin and a means to lock pumpkin securly between lock ring, support base ring and cords comprises a lock ring.
 5. The halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for a base for pumpkin to rest on comprises a base support ring.
 6. The halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a means to hang the whole apparatus from comprises an eyelet or hook.
 7. A halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger for to display a halloween pumpkin or jack-o-lantern for viewing by trick-or-treaters, comprising: a top platform, for providing an anchor for the cords to attach to and hang down from; a cords, for providing support to the base ring and a method for the lock ring to slide up and down, securely attached to said top platform; a lock ring, for providing adjustment for size of pumpkin and a means to lock pumpkin securly between lock ring, support base ring and cords, slidingly interconnected to said cords; a base support ring, for a base for pumpkin to rest on, securely attached to said cords; and an eyelet or hook, for providing a means to hang the whole apparatus from, directly attached to said top platform.
 8. A halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern display hanger for to display a halloween pumpkin or jack-o-lantern for viewing by trick-or-treaters, comprising: a top platform, for providing an anchor for the cords to attach to and hang down from; a cords, for providing support to the base ring and a method for the lock ring to slide up and down, securely attached to said top platform; a lock ring, for providing adjustment for size of pumpkin and a means to lock pumpkin securly between lock ring, support base ring and cords, slidingly interconnected to said cords; a base support ring, for a base for pumpkin to rest on, securely attached to said cords; and an eyelet or hook, for providing a means to hang the whole apparatus from, directly attached to said top platform. 